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X289 GNR

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,260 mi
Last recorded197,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 GNR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 197,260 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 188,430 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 188,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 164,855 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 164,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 146,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 146,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front jacking point damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2007 125,986 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 102,946 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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X289 GNR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X289 GNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X289 GNR registered?

X289 GNR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 November 2000.

Is X289 GNR safe to buy?

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